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Former inmates share realities of reentry at Rice forum
Formerly incarcerated individuals and criminal justice advocates spoke at a Rice Justice Project panel about the realities of rebuilding life after incarceration and the barriers many face after parole.
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The human reality behind the Texas prison heat trial
Formerly incarcerated Texans describe extreme prison heat as dangerous, exhausting and deeply damaging to both physical and mental health.
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Houston ends immigration holds at traffic stops
Houston police officers chat with residents during a community event, a moment that reflects the comfort some people feel in everyday interactions with law enforcement. The scene contrasts with the fear some immigrants still hold even as the City Council ended the 30‑minute immigration detention rule on April 8. Photo…
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FIFA World Cup aims to reduce trafficking
NRG Stadium lies at the center of Houston. The venue was chosen to host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. The Houston FIFA World Cup Host Committee has released a Human Rights Action Plan to combat the possible raised risk of human trafficking. Houston is set…
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University of Houston closes gender-neutral bathrooms under Texas law
“All-gender” restroom sign revealed in front of the restroom that UH has designated to be used by women only. Photographed and as of February 23, 2026, the sign previously placed removed.Photographed by Lily Nguyen. by Emmanuellla Desruisseaux and Lily Nguyen The University of Houston closed several gender‑neutral bathrooms this week…